NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.,
today announced a series of initiatives throughout the month of July for NARUTO:
Ultimate Ninja STORM that will allow gamers to get an early glimpse at this
hotly anticipated PLAYSTATION 3 exclusive title. From downloadable demos to
appearances at some of the summer’s biggest consumer events, fans will be able
to play and learn more about the game (based on the popular NARUTO™ animated
television series from VIZ Media) for the first time as they fight in the world
of ninja like never before.

The following activities are planned
for NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM in July:

Downloadable demo: A NARUTO:
Ultimate Ninja STORM demo will be available for free download from the
PLAYSTATION Network for all users on July 17, allowing players to enjoy the
game’s massive one-on-one 3D ninja battles before the game ships to stores
this fall. Featuring single player and head-to-head multiplayer modes, the
demo lets players do battle as Naruto or Kakashi with special ninja support
characters.

Official Tournament: Starting at
Anime Expo 2008 and Comic-Con International: San Diego, NAMCO BANDAI Games
America Inc. will be hosting an official NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM
tournament at various public events throughout the summer. In a series of
head-to-head matches, winners and runners-up will receive valuable and
exciting prizes.

Qore: NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM
will be featured in the July installment of Qore: Presented by the PLAYSTATION
Network, available for download on July 3. Featuring exclusive interviews and
video content, this high-definition interactive lifestyle gaming program
offers fans a behind the scenes look at the making of the game as well as
early access to the downloadable demo.

Evolving the head-to-head fighting
action of the Ultimate Ninja series, NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM introduces
full 3D ninja combat across huge environments and all-new free-roaming gameplay
in Naruto’s Hidden Leaf Village and the Forest of Death. Taking advantage of an
original next-generation graphics engine, NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM utilizes
fluid animation and incredible high-definition visual detail that allow gamers
to become a part of the world of Naruto like never before.